A Tokoroa man who survived state care abuse, gang life and prison is now running a programme for the town’s youth who have been excluded from mainstream educat…
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Another feel-good story while the government does nothing. Great.
right, because solving the system is so easy. At least he's actually doing something
bet he's just doing it for the media attention. state care survivors always come out looking for sympathy these days
stuffed. The bloke's been through hell and turned it around. Show some respect
nah mate, Joel is the real deal. He's helped so many kids in Tokoroa when nobody else would. shame the govt leaves it to one bloke to fix a broken system
exactly my point. if he's the real deal he should be shouting louder for more resourcing
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used to know Joel back in the day, never thought he'd turn out like this. good on him tbh, more than i've done with my life lol
Mill closures gutted this town. Government should be spending on jobs and education, not just feel-good programs that rely on one bloke and his car
What about the kids who aren't lucky enough to get into this program? Two men can't do everything, where's the funding?
nah typical hypocrite. You're part of the problem mate
lol watch the lefties pile on saying this is heartwarming while ignoring the root causes. classic
ffs can we just appreciate someone trying to make a difference instead of moaning for once?
facts. people just love to tear down anyone trying to help
if i had someone like Joel when i was a kid maybe i wouldn't have dropped out. legends like him don't grow on trees
two men and a dream, that's not sustainable. when Joel burns out then what?
Tokoroa needs more than a program for 20 kids while hundreds struggle. but hey its a start
